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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JSG-02
Interviewee(s)
Gleason, John S. (John Simon), 1915-1993
Biographical Note
(1915 - 1993). Administrator, U. S. Veterans Administration (1961 - 1965).
Interviewer(s)
Larry J. Hackman
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Gleason discusses civil rights issues, building VA hospitals, working with members of Congress, participation in committees, and operation of the administration, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
5 January 1972
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
John S. Gleason, recorded interview by Larry J. Hackman, January 5, 1972, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 2005-013
Transcript
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